Certification Applications

If you attended an in-state institution, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

If you attended an out-of-state institution, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

If you have a valid out-of-state professional administrative certificate, this certificate allows you to work in the West Virginia public school system as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent.

This form allows individuals who have attended an in-state college or university's state-approved teacher preparation program to apply for their Professional Teaching Certificate.

Fill out Form 2A if you are applying for a short-term substitute teacher permit in a county with a critical shortage. 

Fill out Form 2L if you have been employed in the West Virginia public school system in a substitute position for more than 30 days in a specific

Use Form 2LE to renew your Long-Term Substitute permit and add new endorsements.

Fill out Form 2LR to renew your long-term substitute permit, which allows you to hold a substitute position for more than 30 days in a specific

Fill out Form 2S if you have been hired by a West Virginia county school system in a substitute position for up to 30 days. 

 

Fill out Form 2SR to renew your short-term substitute permit which allows you to substitute teach day-to day in any position for up to 30 days.

Form 3 allows individuals to teach in an area of critical need and shortage while finishing their state-approved teacher preparation program

Authorizations may be issued to an individual hired and assigned to these positions by a West Virginia county school system. This authorization is valid for one (1) year.